War on the Homefront: The Canso Defence Zone

Half of the first troops that served in the Canso Defence Area, were residents of Guysborough that were recruited and trained here. The story of how they were brought together, was the story of war on the Homefront in Canada. Neither self-evident nor apparent as the war unfolded, was the influence of events on the world stage that often-precipitated change and action on the home front. Such was the case in the Canso Defence Area.

This is that story.

Gerry (GD) Madigan, CD, MSc, MA is a retired logistician, Canadian Armed Forces. Major Madigan’s (Retired) whose career has spanned 28 Years as a finance officer. Notable postings included time served at National Defence Headquarters, CFB Europe, Maritime Canada and the First Gulf War. He is a graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston Ontario, War Studies Program.